Many of you who have applied for H1B Visa for fiscal year 2014 might be wondering regarding the H1B Visa processing times. Some common questions are like below:
- What is USCIS Regular Processing time for H1B Visa 2014 petitions ?
- Is there any SLA for USCIS to process the H1B Visa 2014 petitions ?
- What is the processing time for H1B petitions filed under Premium processing ?
- How has USCIS done historically with H1B Processing Times ?
- Where and How can I look at the average processing times for H1B petitions ?
Let me take some time to address some of the above most commonly asked questions around H1B Visa petitions processing times and how USCIS has done in the past. If you have already received a case number for your H1B petition, you can read this article: Understanding H1B Visa Case Number, Track Status
What is USCIS Processing time for H1B 2014 petitions filed under Regular Processing ?
Well, the typical adjudication (decision making) time for H1B visa petitions filed under regular processing by USCIS can range anywhere from 2 months to 6 months. There are cases where the decision was mailed by USCIS in less than 2 months and there are cases where USCIS took much longer than 6 months too. Every H1B case is different and the time taken depends on various facts and factors tied with a petition…
Is there any set SLA for USCIS to process petitions filed under H1B 2014 Regular processing ?
There is NO set SLA for USCIS that stipulates them to adjudicate a H1B petitions filed under regular processing within certain amount of time. So, you would just have to wait for USCIS, there is nothing you can do. Unlike, USCIS has SLA for premium processing H1B petitions, but it comes with a cost.
How long will USCIS take for H1B Visa 2014 Premium Processing petitions ?
USCIS has a standard 15 calendar days SLA for premium processing petitions. Typically, it starts from the day USCIS receives the petition and they issue a case number. But for FY 2014, due to expected high volumes they have pushed the premium processing clock for H1B petitions to start from April 15th. So, you can expect a response from USCIS on your case by April 30th. It can be a decision or an RFE, if something was missing. Read article: H1B Visa Statuses – Approval, RFE, Denial
How has USCIS done historically with H1B petitions processing times ?
Again, as mentioned above, it has varied from 2 to 6 months. The current national average for processing times that USCIS publishes on their website is about 2 months and it seems to be varying depending on how busy USCIS gets with processing at a particular time. You have to remember that the reason processing times can vary a lot is because USCIS constantly receives other H1B petitions that are not part of FY 2014 quota, which are extensions and change of employers, cap-exempt petitions, etc. that they would have to process as well. If some of these mentioned are filed under premium processing, the priority changes from USCIS perspective.
Where can I look at USCIS processing times for H1B petitions ?
USCIS publishes the processing times on their website. The only trick is that that, you have to watch for date that processing times correspond to…All you need to do is select the processing center and it will show the approximate processing times. You can check at here at USCIS website
You can check out some of the processing times at our H1B Visa Tracker. Don’t forget to add your case.
What has been your experience with USCIS processing times ? How long did it take ?
Hey guys,
On 4/26 .. my case status said “RFE” but this morning, it shows “Initial Review” – I’m confused cos this seems a step backwards. In both cases, it said my clock has stopped and action is required from my side.
When I called WAC PP Service Center, the rep’s exact words were – “There’s nothing wrong with your case” and “You have nothing to be worried about” (he couldn’t tell me more cos I’m the beneficiary, but the cryptic answer is still freaking me out)
Anyone know why the status could change from RFE to Initial Review?
@DG: Did your lawyer/employer ever received a letter explained the reason for RFE?? My lawyer got an email saying that USCIS has mail a letter with RFE on April 22nd. Today I checked my status and now it said they letter was mailed pn April 26th. Before it said April 22nd. For your case, maybe they don’t need extra evidence anymore and that is why it went to initial review again.
Don’t stress about it. Sometimes cases go into RFE because more data is needed. If the data has been submitted properly and/or they have found the answer they were looking for (maybe they didn’t look throught the file properly), they will move it back to “Initial Review.” I wouldn’t worry about your case moving backwards. As long as it isn’t being rejected/denied, you should be fine. Relax and things will work out 🙂
*hasn’t. This waiting is taking a toll on my typing skills :-/
@Patty, @Still Waiting RP/RQ/VSC,
Appreciate the response! I believe for PP cases, faxes are sent not letters (and lawyer has confirmed that they haven’t recd anything). I hope the status change is not due to a system error but rather that they have found the info they need.
Fingers crossed, I love this forum .. makes the wait bearable.
Same thing happened to my case as well.. It moved to rfe on Friday and today when I checked it says initial review. I am Ad/pp/CSC
@Sanjay I’m in the AD/PP/CSC category too – did your attorney get a fax with the RFE details? Let me know how things go .. all the best!
Hi everybody ! Do I need to still have hopes on my application ? I am AD/PP/CSC. I havent heard from any body so far (either attorney or DSO or employer ) and also my application packet hasnt been returned back yet !! So I am just wondering If i can keep my hopes still???
I am in same boat as u. AD/PP/VSC
Of course its a Done deal for Us-we were NOT selected. Plan B is what we should be looking at Now.
It now a question of when the packets are getting Back IF we are not on waiting list.
my plan B would be join some univ which offer me work study program and take CPT and continue working…how about yours?
The company here may be willing to take me to their office outside. Alternatively, if by end of year when my status expires the immigration bill is going ok, i will opt to become illegal then get status then i can work my options from there. my employer will keep me through all this. i have exhausted my opt stem extension
Any update on CSC generating receipts today?
I GOT MY RECEIPT NUMBER FROM MY LAWYER JUST NOW..IT WAS GENERATED ON 141ST DAY..CSC…
i was glad that my name was picked in th lottery but trust me at the same time i was thinking about u all who are waiting and losing hope :(.i wish i really could do sumthing for u all..the least i can do is pray…
once i was in the same boat..reading comments like *hang in there guys **dont lose hope*and bla bla never gave me hope,it use to annoy me…noone can ever feel the pain we use 2 at that time..i always wanted to comment n say ”Easier said than done” but neways i just did not want anybody to see how weak i have become and lost all my hope
i can only pray is all u friends get through this very tough time with flying colors ,if not H1 then u guys shoulD be thrown with so many other better options that h1 shouldnt make much of a difference iA:)
you all will be in my prayers and i will be here waiting for ur good news to rejoice the moment :)iA …
ALL THE VERY BEST
congrats dude…r u applied under AD/RP?
RP/RQ/CSC 🙂
Anyone knows the deadline to receive a receipt/returned application package? AD/RP
AD/RQ/California center. Do I still have any hope. Does any AD people are getting receipts?
No , I am from CA, have not heard anything yet, Finger Crossed !!
same over here
Anybody who previously called USCIS and they couldnt find you in the system, anybody got receipt number afterwards ???? or everybody who’s employer called uscis and your name was not in the system got out of lottery?
I’m wondering the same.
When I had my employer called USCIS, I was told that my name is not found in their systems as of 04/24/2013. However, to my surprise, my employer have received my receipt in mail on 04/25/2013. Receipt dated # 04/19/2013.
@RC,
U gave me hope dude..Was your SEVIS not updated too?
Got my receipt from my employer RQ/RP/VSC
Anyone who got receipt No. from SEVIS but still waiting for Physical receipt ?
AD/RP/CSC
@MichGrad,
Did you call directly to SEVIS center or your DSO to get the receipt number?
from DSO
Thanks.
when did your DSO looked into the system and gave you the receipt number?
Like 10 days back ….And I checked my case online it’s in Initial review till date
Its 29th today…. for PP guys (like me) … still 2 more days to go…
For non PP guys … Don’t worry you have plenty of time…
PP guys look for another options too.. like extend your OPT .. Take admission or marry whatever..
Non PP guys .. chill and wait for your turn..you will get your receipts soon.
Good Luck n Njoy..
how do you know wed is the deadline for pp ?
They can return your PP fee and put you in regular.
How to check if the CSC is generating the receipt? I know that I should type WAC13XXX5YYYY but what will be the value of XXX for today? Please help
WAC131465XXXX will be the today’s series
just 7 receipts got generated.. but all for I129… who all these lucky guys…?
Not sure guys.. May be for Cap exempt H1B petitions..Waiting desperately.. This week should bring an end to the hope!!!!
I think all the cap-subject receipts say “On April 8, 2013, we received this I129 PETITION…” since April 8 was the first working day after the lottery. If it was received on a later date, it must be cap exempt or it would have been rejected?
@H1B Helper: you are not right… today’s series is EAC131485XXXX
You both are correct WAC is lagging two days with EAC
Hi Got my reciept number today – Regular Quota / Normal Processing / Vermont Center.
EAC131385****
Since its normal processing the receipt is sent through snail mail and it takes time to reach.
—- Don’t lose hopes. All the best.
Got my receipt number today RQ/RP/VSC
Did you guys get any update from SEVIS or USCIS system before by calling in? were checks cashed?
No. I did not ask my employer to check with USCIS by calling in, because he would have rejected it anyways.
Hi guys,
Been a silent reader of this forum.. Just got a mail from my employer that the application has been selected. RP/RQ/Vermont. Thanks for all the useful information. Receipts are still being generated today. I checked them in the morning. Wish you all good luck and a great career ahead!!!
Thanks
Congrats to you…. How to check receipt number getting generated or not?
Thanks..
You can check H1b status here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do
Today there were quite a few H1b receipts generated.. The last one I checked was: EAC1314853300
Good luck to you…
Thanks…
You can check h1b status here:
egov.uscis.gov /cris /Dashboard /CaseStatus.do
The latest receipt that I checked is EAC1314853550.. Since morning quite a few receipts have been generated…
Good luck!!
Anbody waiting AD/PP??? is it all over for us??
same here, waiting..AD/PP.. :/
Mee too still waiting.
AD/PP/CSCS
Same here!
AD/PP/VSC
I am AD/RP. Still processing. Any hope for me???
Anyone from Dotcom Team LLC(RQ/RP) got receipt number?
Ok for guys who are still waiting for their receipts.
Its not over yet, people are still receiving their receipts from Day 143 and today is 148. So if USCIS is done sending all receipts say by May 2nd (Friday) day 153, keep your hopes up until May 10th and pray hard. Good luck all.
Hi Manish…
I think your H1B petition for AD/RP/VSC has been approved. Right? Since you have been quite active in this forum, do you have any idea if most of them under AD/RP/VSC have started to get their approvals. My petition was also filed under AD/RP/VSC with my receipt date being April 12. Thanks for your time!
Employer received notification that the petition has been approved. This means the Vermont Service Center is already approving Regular Processing, Advanced Degree petitions. Approval was 04/25/13.
Any AD/RP approvals from the California Service Center? My receipt date is also April 12.
Anybody sign up for automatic status updates by email/text? Since with RP the lawyer is notified by regular mail, seems you can find out before the lawyer this way…
Have two more AD/RP/CSC pending and they are both still sitting in Initial Review. Receipt dates were the same as yours, April 12.
Just got the receipt! My employer got the reciept in the mail. I was RQ/RP/CSC, filed on April 1st, Date received: April 8th, Notice Date: April 24th First 5 digits: WAC13141
Congrats …
All the Very Best.
Thank you and I wish the same for you!
Any receipt in CSC today? Mine RQ/RP/CSC
Im waiting for RQ/RP/CSC too. No SEVIS updates either. Is California center done processing applications for sure?
I DONT THINK SO..IF VSC IS SENDING OUT RECEIPTS DEN IM SURE CSC WILL ALSO..ITS 9:40 HERE SO LETS SEE AT 10…
did any one get their receipt number from populus llc group????:(
RC/RP/CSC
Looks like CSC has stopped processing ? I do not see any receipt created today. Is it all over for CSC ? VSC is still creating good numbers.
If my employer and lawyer are in the east coast and I am working in Chicago, then my application would go to VSC. Is that correct?
Yeah if your employer is based in NY, NJ etc I think it would go to VSC.
Not necessarily… some of my frens in Chicago, had employees who sent the application to CA center … Check with ur employer if possible, or wait patiently with hopes.. i ll get the good news soon!!
In the cases , I mentioned above, The ’employer ‘is Chicago based, and the ‘lawyer’ is NY based!!
its almost 9:30am in California, but not a single receipt till now..what is going on? i am worried now 🙁
If its not a holiday then CSC is exhausted I think. I am in CSC too no news yet.
Though the receipts are getting generated my lawyer said the chances for AD/RP are very low now as they are just sending the RD/RP receipts. So if any AD guys getting receipts kindly update. I am going to wait till may 10th as per lawyer instructions and then take some action.
agree.. update please..
ad/rp and hopelessly waiting..
I’ll check it again with my dso later today and hopefully will let you guys know about the good news…
GOSH EMRE I FEEL TERRIBLE FOR U..U HAVE BEEN HERE FOR A QUITE A WHILE WAITING FOR GOOD NEWS…I ACTUALLY ADMIRE UR PATIENCE LEVEL 🙂
U HAVE BEEN DOING SO WELL,I REALLY REALLY HOPE U GET UR H1 THIS YEAR..IF I WERE YOU,I WOULD HV NEVER COME BACK HERE COZ FRANKLY SPEAKING WEN I SEE SOME ONE ELSE GETTING A RECEPT NUMBER,IT DEPRESSES ME N MAKES ME MORE HOPLESS COS I FEEL MY CHANCES R GETTING EVER MORE LESSER BUT ITS NOT THE SAME WITH U, U TAKE IT IN A POSITVE WAY THINKING IF THEY GOT IT THAN U HAVE A GOOD CHANCE TOO..I REALLY HOPE UR PATIENCE PAYS OFF N U GET UR GOOD NEWS ASAP :0)ALL THE VERY BEST N YEA IM IN D SAME BOAT AS U.THE ONLY DIFF IS IM RQ/RP/CSC…sigh
I second this comment @ emre I hope u get ur receipt soon … Since you have been really patient and decent person here and I understand this wait is too long for you … I hope you get it’s soon intact I wish all the deserving candidates get their h1 this year . I am Ad/ reg/ CSC too got my receipt but my case is not proceeding … It’s a different wait game for me … I wish all the people good luck !!
@SG thanks gor the nice wishes bud! good luck with your waiting too..
yep..the feeling that if one gets …we will also get it…keeps the hope alive for everyone who are waiting.
anywaz I am also in the same boat RQ RP h4-h1b waiting here with lot of hope…am sure God will be generous!
@hopehope
oh man.. I have been reading every single post since day 1…
I may seem patient but I can only tell how stressed I am since the beginning and how this stress affected and still affecting my whole life… I have those teenager spots on my face.. super sweaty hands every hour… super strong headaches… erectile dysfunction in bed.. already lost 9 pounds… I’m not gonna mention about the decrease of my work performance in the office..
I really cannot explain this stress coz I don’t wanna get in to a real of fake marriage.. Can’t live on a knife for the next 2-3 years with the fear of breaking up the marriage… shoot.. hard to trust people in the fookin us of a..
this week I got a good job offer and can’t take it…
spend so much money time energy on my MBA here..
was working at Microsoft in my country before coming to US of A..
really dunno what to do.. this wait is being a killer one for me..
All I do is praying to god… I shouldn’t be that unlucky to loose this thing where I have about 90% chance of winning..
sorry for the typos..
good luck at all..
All d best Emre…u will make it…just b patient
thanks man.. hopefully!
@Iamonh4…u got d receipt?
No Sainath…but I am hoping to get it every minute I am just refreshing n staring at my phone….everythime the phone rings n it’s always my hubby or fren…but not the lawy or the employer…I feel so angry when I see the names of frens or hubby flashing as I need the call that I want n no one else…but I am forgetting the fact that if h1 does not happen then these people are n will b my lifeline for whole my life….oh I am feeling so bad within….this desperation is leading me where!!!!!!
donot worry @Iamonh4 …just be calm I am sure we will make it as the RQ seems to continue till mid may. I have sure hope that it will end good for us.
I am Sally from Florida , waiting since day one RQ RP .
@emre..hey WE WILL MAKE It…lets hope for the best.
AD/RP/WAC still waiting. I’m going to wait until the 10th too. Apparently there are people who have received receipts and their checks have not been cashed nor SEVIS updated. Did you check with your DOS Phoenix ?
Yes I checked with DSO in the morning and my employer checked with USCIS on Thursday. There was no record. He is going to check again on 1st may and 10th May with USCIS or whenever they stop processong in VSC as well and I will check on 10th may with DSO again.
I’m planning on checking with my DSO on May 10th. Do you have any idea on how USCIS decides on which petitions will be on the waiting list?
i got my receipt no. wac 131335XXXX from sevis ..Still waiting for physical receipt no.
Hello all,
It seems around 2500 no’s generated by EAC by this time.I think, we can still hope upto this week end.
Premium processing ends tomorrow (4/30) — meaning as of Wednesday, only regular applications will be processed.
Is USCIS still cashing checks?
anyone from TCS got any updates?
and AD guys still waiting to get a receipt nr?? Shall I loose my hope and go with a marriage or smt??
Guys I wish this week will be a real good one. I think by this weekend we don;t get the receipt then God help our anxieties..
Good luck all
not much sleep last week and same this week too :\
Hi All,
I just got my receipt number…
RQ/RP/VSC
All the best
Do you know if your checks were cashed before today or not?
Not sure abt that.. But the receipt was generated on day 142
Good morning fellow waiters and all,
Was here last friday waiting and decided not to anymore. But this stupid mind would not stop obsessing over the situation. How cruel?! 🙂
Anyways, Lets see what today brings on our plates. To all of you, congratulations and best of luck.
RQ/RP/VSC.
You ain’t alone brother/Sister! :-D. RQ\RP\CSC
Good luck to all the Waiters out there !
Guys I am here too. Rq/RP/CSC
yep GM ..hope this week brings the goodies for us..RQ RP
Lol Brother here. 😛
But yes, good luck to us all and hope it works out well.
Keep posting any info or updates you have to keep the morale of the group up!
GM. Still waiting with Hope:) Reg/ RP/ CSC
Am also waiting waiting……………………………
anyone here is with perez associates ? in florida?
Guys,
They are still printing the receipts. I have got email from my employer last week that my petition has been picked and he will update me about the status but my receipt has not come yet. This means, they are not done with the printing.
Will confirm with my employer about it. But you guys keep the hope alive.
Thanks
Latest EAC #
EAC1314850657
What does this means? How many are left and how do you all get this number?
We don’t know how many are left.. but the receipts are still being generated.. So today on MONDAY – 8:30Am EST they have already processed 657 receipts.. But these recipts have other applications as well like permanent resident, etc.. but this is to keep the hope alive as many receipts are for h1b and the date on it says received on 8th April – meaning they are still processing lottery receipts..
@Phoenix: I have been reading this blog since day 1 and I still haven’t received anything.
But, good job man. Tracking all the receipts.
Thanks..I am in the same boat waiting since day 1..
I think I will give it 10 more days if they are still generating receipts.. if they stop then I wont wait..lol..My OPT ending in 22 days..
I am AD/RP/VSC.. since I don’t see any AD getting receipts I am really not sure of anything now.. Lets hope for the best…
Just hold on for some more time (all AD/RQ PP/RP)
USCIS still generating the receipts Latest is
EAC1314851902
DM
ad/rp/csc
same boat… still waiting.. if don’t wanna end up getting a fake marriage..
shooot…
@Phoenix:Talk to our DSO…did u check or sevis for updates
Still waiting.. AD/RP/VSC.. I agree. I dont see any more AD receipts being processed 🙁
Yes, VSC is still printing the receipts, latest number at 9.15 AM “EAC1314851503”
Dont lose your hope, Good luck.
how to get laetst receipt info? any steps
@chinmay shah, you can check the receipt numbers from USCICS case status webpage. Latest receipt# “EAC1314853290” @ 2.12 PM EST
4012000000000347
Latest Receipt Number
Anyone from Cognizant Technology Solutions got any update regarding H1 B visa?
Please reply
Many of the Cognizant mates received the receipts across all locations !!
Well , so glad to see post from cognizant, but its increases my worry too. I am in california & have not received any info from immigration, do they have any latest date , for how long should we wait to hear from them ?
Anyone from Infosys who got updates? I tried following up but there has been no response. Also is anyone aware by when can we expect results?
Nope.. we need to wait..
Are new receipts from centers still being generated? or it’s over?
If getting generated can someone share the latest receipt numbers?
Till saturday, it was getting generated.. but i guess the count has reduced a lot in EAC & WAC..
Saturday counts
eac wac
13th 135 1200 133 1200
20th 141 1050 139 1560
27th 147 590 145 75
Format : Date ->> EAC date ->> EAC Count ->> WAC date ->> WAC Count..
Thansks! Nope
Can you please explain what is “EAC Date” or “WAC Date” ? is it some sort of serial number?
Also, could you share the numbers of 26th April as well?
I have all numbers till 25th.
27th 147 590 145 75
26th 146 4600 144 1390
Received Receipt Number. All the best
premium or regular.. i heard only applicants with PP have got receipt number in CTS.. pls confirm
I am also from CTS. Today I got my Receipt no. Its Regular. EAC13142*****
Congrates & all the best. Pls pray for me , still no news for cognizant immigration
Regular. EAC13142*****
This is going to be a end of the day today if I did not receive the receipt! Already stopped hoping for good and started hoping for worse !
Don’t think I will be getting anything !
GAME IS OVER with F***G GAMBLING LOTTERY !!!
Regular Q/ Regular P
RQ/RP/CSS
Hoplesss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone from Infosys …RP/RQ/VSC got any receipt yet ? AIMS shows no updates …but all other company has already started sending updates ….to employees ….did anyone from infy get any update yet ?
Same here. Not yet. Raised AHD but they are not updating anything. Has anyone from Infosys got any receipt yet?
Same case with TCS.. 🙁
Same with IBM too… guys have patience that is what we can do for now!!
Same with Wipro too 😀 haha
Both myself and my husband applied for H1B on the same day by the same Employer. But myself got the receipt (i.e WAC13138****). But for him No Updates. Is there any possibility to get the receipt from USCIS ??
you guys work for ass hole IT companies ?
@XXX, 100% sure you will not get receipt. Even you get it you lead a worst life.
what ever I already decided I will not get receipt because of your f***g IT suckers
@ xxx
ROFLMAO
Roflmao ur M
I wish for Priya.. ur husband won’t get the receipt number.. and your would be rejected soon…
Dont feel bad priya, some loosers r also present on this forum. hope both of u get it
Thanks for your support
The selection process is random so give atleast 10 more days till they finalize sending out all the receipts.
Priya babes u will get it… We all r in the same boat….dese losers have no job but to cmnt such things day itself proves that how low they are!!!!!
Is there any receipt getting generated in California (WAC) today ?
The real “loser” is you and others like you. First learn to spell, jackass, before dreaming of success in the US. And Priya, if you are working in one of these outsourcing firms who block H1Bs without projects in hand, I wish you the worst.
Anyone from Infosys …RP/RQ/VSC got any receipt yet ? AIMS shows no updates …but all other company has already started sending updates ….to employees ….did anyone from infy get any update yet ?
No Updated from Infy Yet..nothing is updated in AIMS .Status is still “Ready for Printing”
No updates yet.. had a talk with GI team.. they told 2 more weeks (last wednesday)..
i hope we should get this week or next week max 🙁
Hey guys, lets use this link http://redbus2us.com/qa/10631/any-one-from-infosys-who-received-receipt-number to follow up on H1 B status for Infy guys.
what about you “DanceWithThe Wolves” ? do you have projects for next 6 years ?
“I wish you the worst.” ->> We all wish you the same..
Yes, dumbass. Because I work full-time for a Fortune 500 firm, right here in the US. Even if I don’t make it thru the lottery, my firm will relocate me to Canada, Europe or Australia. Unlike you assclowns who will continue to wallow in the filth that is your current location, desperate for a chance in the promised land of the United States.
where are u from ? why did u leave ur home country and come to US then?
If you can work in AUS/UK/xxx , why come here and cry like baby.. do that way..
Fortune 500 ? 🙂 :).. u dont behave like one.. grow up.. education/knowledge is not just for earning money.. first learn that..
Well said, nope,
@DanceWithWolves, if you are really so knowledgeable we expect some decency and maturity from you. And, if you have the ability to build your career in any of these countries then why are you so pissed at IT guys?
More than being pissed off at IT guys, I’m pissed off at the IT companies and their reprehensible practices. They use H1Bs to bring people into the US, pay far below market rate (I’m sure you guys would be getting around 50k in the US when the market rate is 75k at least) to do mundane work (nowhere near the “specialized” occupations the H1B visa is meant for). And worst, many of these visas are not utilized for 3 yrs (6 yrs with extension) and often, not at all. Even on this forum I’ve read of people lamenting that their earlier visas expired before they had the opportunity to come to the US, and now they are stuck in lottery.
And yeah, sorry for the bad language; just venting my frustration behind the veil of anonymity the Internet provides. I’m not such a bad guy in real life. But think of the problems I have to face in uprooting a settled life with wife and a kid to go and make a life in another country. All that you have to lose is a year of deferred dollar income.
Fine then.. i do understand ur issue..but every1 will have some issue.. if u have issues with IT companies, then tell that way.. why point at individuals..
“All that you have to lose is a year of deferred dollar income.”
again i am saying, not every1 is behind money.. its the exposure u get working at client place.. the business knowledge you gain.. its different .. are we not excited with new things in life ?.. same with working in other countries.. new place, new climate, new culture.. my point is, pls try to see beyond money.. 🙂
lets pray for all of us.. i need H1 so that i can be with my hubby who is already in H1 🙂 i cant leave my job after 10 yrs exp.. i just love it 🙂
“Dance”, I fully understand you (the abuse of the H1 visa system is the sole reason for having this lottery) and while I don’t agree with your language I wish you to be selected in this f#king lottery. Then ask your employer for GC sponsorship ASAP. Axel, Sweden.
@ wolves, i really was supporting u AD people, and was thinking lottery is really unfair, and it should select deserving candidates from AD. But I know now, how this system is really balanced and best, so as to get rid of people like u who are “Wolves” with human body, just think others inferios and urself superior. Call it a god’s choice or USCIS intelligent system lottery, it serves the purpose. hats off US, I am already selected and I am coming there to prove the same.
WTF, Please try to join and finish an English Grammer Course before landing here..
Dude. I m software engineer. i know the grammer of my technology. i dont need grammer of english for my career.
I have no personal grudges against anyone in this forum…That being said, the implementation of a lottery system to allocate H1B visas is utter bullshit. Equating people who have invested time, money and effort into earning advanced degrees to an average Joe could be the most demeaning thing USCIS could do to a person’s career.
Priority should be given to persons with advanced degrees from US, then persons with regular degrees from US, then people who have other working status in the US (L1, TN etc), then people who are here on dependent visas and if there are still H1B’s remaining, it could be allocated to people applying from out of the country.
@ DanceWithThe Wolves: I don’t agree with your choice of words, but I wish you the very best of luck and hope that you will be chosen over the other not-so-deserving candidates.
I wish.. ur husband won’t get the receipt number.. and your would be rejected soon…
Anyone from MindTree(RQ/RP) got receipt number?
Please share.
Thanks
Anonymous.
All the Best to everyone for tomorrow. May you all (including me) hear a good news. Remember whatever happens, it happens for good.
WIshing same for you too buddy!!
Thanks
The same words my Mom told me today, whatever happens happens for good. Probably that’s true.
Good luck for all of us tomorrow!
I HV A QUESTION…I AM ON F1 VISA WORKING ON OPT WITH MICROSOFT..IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO CHANGE MY F1 VISA TO L1 HERE ITSELF???
No.!
For L1 you should be
– on company’s payroll.
– for atleast 1 year out of last 3 years.
– you should have worked in the company’s office located outside US.
All the above conditions are must.
I am just wondering if there is any AD/RP/VSC still waiting ???
a couple of ppl at my work place (5 to 6) still waiting for AD/PP/VSC
Me too…!
AD/PP/VSC
I think we are gone:(
me too
Me too…
Dude..5-6 People AD/PP/VSC..this highly looks unlikely…
you sure you all’s application was sent on time…????
I hope for best for you guys 🙂
AD/PP/CSC..
did u guys check with ur DSOs? no updates on ur sevis?
Even I am waiting to hear an udpate AD/PP/CSC… checked with DSO also and he said there is no update on my sevis record!! God knows whats happening! I left it to him only..
I am AD/RP/VSC! Time to give up hope?
checking with all the sources that we have currently.
No SEVIS update and no email from HR:(
My HR called USCIS just for me as I was bugging her more and more , and they told that they are done with PP cases.
Mine is Masters/PP and I am gone unless and until if miracles happen:(
This is really frustrating. Consulting companies from India ruined the lives of the people who are in OPT and had a last chance to apply H1.
Guys, there is a petition to congress for all the Advanced degree people in petition2congress.com
Please sign the petition.
Have they send out all the receipts?? I am under Regular/Regular quota and I am still waiting 🙁
Is there still hope???
I am too, trying not to lose hope, which is already hard.
Let’s see how many of us are still waiting. Who is in the same boat, please, reply!
RQ/RP/Vermont
Me too! RP/RQ/VSC … starting to go a little crazy! Just want to know – yes or no.
me tooo!!
Me too waiting … RQ/RP/CSC
Has anybody else filed from DS Soft Tech and got the receipt.
Mail me at my username on gmail.
RQ/RP/VSC
Still Waiting for the good news…
I just now came across a receipt number -EAC-13-041-51XXX, this is for I129 form.
It says ” On 19 April 2013 we got correspondence of I129 application..” but day it was entered is ‘014’ .
What this could be? any idea?
@query: create an uscis account and add this case no to ur account…it will automatically populate the date when it was last modified , if u r curious
I believe processing of premium cases are almost done. Regular processing petitions should be still pending. I have not received my receipt and still waiting 🙁 🙁
The below is the info sent to me attorney. Hopefully, I will hear something next week. As of now, fulto tension, lets see how it goes.
Update on Receipt Notices for FY2014 H-1B Cap Cases
Cite as “AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 13041600 (posted Apr. 16, 2013)”
USCIS has started the data entry process for H-1B petitions selected in the lottery. Premium processing cases are being handled first and data entry for those cases should be completed by April 15. USCIS announced on March 15, 2013, that the 15-day premium processing clock will start on April 15. (AILA Doc. No. 13031549)
At the AILA Spring CLE conference on April 12, 2013, Donald Neufeld, Associate Director of the Service Center Operations (SCOPS) Directorate, informed the audience that data entry for non-premium processing cases will begin after the premium processing cases are entered. Data entry for non-premium cases will likely not be completed until sometime in May, and rejection notices for petitions not selected in the lottery will be sent out after that. Please note that when the cap was reached on the first day in 2008, USCIS did not complete data entry and issue receipt notices until late in May. (AILA Doc. No. 08061261)
Non-premium processing cases can only be converted to premium processing after a receipt notice is issued.
thanks for the info.
Is there any one from Experis(Manpower group) who got receipt number?
Please let me know your email id.
-Jayant
Nope..in same boat from same comp
From Experis , I got Update last week & also i got receipt number.
All the best for who are all waiting.
DJ
Don’t lose hope guys. We still have one more week in our hand. No one has the news of refund till date. Till they start the refund process, we should not lose our hopes.
Congrats to all who got it. Best wishes to all those who are waiting. Be positive.
Looking forward to the next week.
Most of my teamates who had applied for H1 along with me got the reciept no. I am still waiting…..
Does any one know from when the refund for the rejected applications start?
After done with providing petition number for selected in lottery,USCIS shall process application in waiting list and send back the remaining appliactions to applicants.May be we can expeact same by May end.
For FY2008, the entire quota was exhausted before the end of the first day that applications were accepted, April 2.[19] Under USCIS rules, the 123,480 petitions received on April 2 and April 3 that were subject to the cap were pooled, and then 65,000 of these were selected at random for further processing.[20] The additional 20,000 Advanced Degree H-1B visas for FY2008 was exhausted on April 30. In FY2008, a total of 276,252 visa applications (109,335 initial, 166,917 renewals and extensions) were approved, and 129,464 new initial visas were issued through consular offices.
All my frens are getting it one by one god plz shower some blessings on me too…..make me a bit lucky….my head is blasting every minute
My head is blasting haha. I am trying not to be a grammar nazi but this is too funny. Best of luck blasting guy.
ROFLMAO!!! 🙂
Guys, I have lost hope now. I had the opportunity last year to apply, decided not to; and applied this time. Never thought, will land in no man’s land. Since my employer confirmed no cheque cashed till today, I think, I lost in the lottery process. I have been to US on L1, and just loved the work culture, so wanted to continue. Looks like HE has other’s plan. Any thing now, will be a surprise, but so far seeing the trend and after applying some logic, looks like I am done. My center is CSC, and action is already minimal now in CSC. So No cheque cashed till now, and CSC as center… feeling very disappointed right now. But looks like all rejections fails the same ..dishearting 🙁 I wish you all luck winners a great luck, and it will be an amazing experience for all of you.
I know they have been receipting petitions the past two weekends but are you sure they can also cash a check on weekends?
What the f*** are you whining about? You can still come to the US on a L1. Unless you are in a shitty fraudulent company, there’s no reason why it will be rejected. Since your employer applied for H1B, they should be willing to sponsor L1 as well. Unless, of course, you are in one of those fraud consultancies who have no work in hand but pimp you out for third-party work. Then no chance of L1.
Please refrain from rude language 🙂 You say DanceWithThe Wolves?? I am with one of the most premium employer in US, but H1 gives lot of flexibility. Also L1 is getting expired, in late 2013 and I am sure, you must be aware of rejection possibility of L1 nowadays. Hope this will ease you a bit. Good Luck!!
Flexibility as in the ability to change employers? If you are with a “premium” employer, there’s little risk of L1 rejection.
L1 is max 5 years, h1b – 6 years. L1 and H1b are counted together, meaning even if you would get h1b, you will have the extra 1 year compared to l1.
also if you really worked on l1 in states, natural path would be green card, not h1b
My Fren just got it WAC 13138
you got it today?
from whom employer or attorney?
when did they get your receipt from USCIS?